Buying a Home
The Mortgage Process: What Happens After Pre-Approval
Congratulations! You passed the pre-approval stage for getting a home, but what happens next? Once you have a pre-approval letter…
Anthony Bird
Anthony Bird is a Grand Rapids mortgage broker and co-founder of Riverbank Finance LLC, an independent Michigan mortgage company he started in 2011. Licensed since 2007, he helps first-time home buyers, move-up buyers, and homeowners refinancing across Michigan — shopping rates from multiple lenders instead of pushing one bank's product. He writes here about Michigan home loans, mortgage rates, and what it actually takes to qualify.
Mortgage License NMLS # 137341 | Riverbank Finance LLC NMLS # 666287
Local Michigan
What’s the Deal with Credit Scores?
The History of Credit Scores Credit reports and scores have played a large part in many Americans’ lives, but what…
Buying a Home
How to get pre-approved for a mortgage
If you are new to the home-buying process, you are probably aware that one of the best first courses of…
Local Michigan
How a HELOC Can Help You Become Your Own Boss
Michelle Huizinga is a hairdresser in West Michigan, but you won’t find her at a retail salon near a grocery…
Renovation Mortgage
How a Refi Can Help You Care for Aging Parents
No one likes the idea of sending their parent away to a nursing home to be surrounded by strangers all…
Mortgage Tips
Reasons to Get a Second Mortgage
If you have a major financial need looming over you that you’re just not sure how you’ll afford, you may…
Home Affordable Refinance Program
Will changes to HARP hurt or help mortgage seekers?
If you’re seeking to refinance after October 1, 2017, you should know there are some changes coming from Freddie Mac…
Buying a Home
How to avoid or get rid of PMI
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) protects the lender in case you default on your loan. In most cases, unless you have…
Ready to move forward?
Apply online in about 15 minutes, or talk to a licensed loan officer today. No pressure — just straight answers and low rates.
Apply Now 800-555-2098